Several advantages can be realized by utilizing a two-stage
implant system in a single-stage treatment protocol. Attaching
a one-piece or two-piece healing abutment immediately
following implant placement eliminates the need for a
second-stage surgery. Eliminating the second surgical
procedure reduces trauma and decreases treatment time, while
the two-stage implant design maintains restorative
flexibility.
1. After the implant is fully
seated in the osteotomy, remove the implant mount from the
External Hex Implant.
2. Select the appropriate one-piece healing abutment or
Encode® Healing Abutment depending upon the implant seating
surface, tissue depth and desired EP® Dimension.
or
Select the appropriate one or two-piece healing
abutment or Encode Healing Abutment depending upon the implant
seating surface, tissue depth and desired EP Dimension.
Bone profiling of the osteotomy may be
necessary to fully seat the healing abutment onto the implant.
3. Tighten the one or two-piece healing abutment screw
to 20Ncm and suture the soft tissue around the healing
abutment.